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I am suffering severe acne. i used bp cream and after 20 days, there is 40% improvement but my face turns whiter than my body. what will i do? tan?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Yes: Yes one option to deal w/different skin tone is tanning. We recommend tanning lotions rather than UV beds. Once skin tone even, switch to different form of acne treatment - discuss options w/your Family Doc or Dermatologist. Check http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/features/acne-right-treatment & http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acne/basics/treatment/con-20020580

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Answered 5/22/2015

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A member asked:

I am suffering severe acne. i used bp cream and after 20 days, there is 40% improvement but my face turns whiter than my body. what will i do? tan?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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